Main Campus: New Westminster

Change in Parking Regulations

Due to the recent closure of the Coquitlam curling rink and the loss of the Arenex building in Queens Park there has been an increase in the activity and parking demands at the Canada Games Pool (CGP), curling rink, and recreation center. A decision has been made to allow only users of these facilities access to the CGP parking lots. JIBC students, staff, faculty, guests and visitors are no longer permitted to park in the Canada Games Pool parking lots.

We encourage the use of public transit or carpooling and ask everyone attending JIBC not to park in the Canada Games Pool parking lots.

Designed by Vancouver architect Richard Henriquez, the New Westminster campus is comprised of two distinctive buildings, which are a blend of curves and sharp angles, brick, concrete, and steel. The campus also features a central garden and a large atrium that links offices, classrooms, the cafeteria and library. The atrium and garden also serve as central meeting places for students, faculty and staff. Several facilities at this campus are available for rental.

Free wireless internet is available in the atrium, cafeteria, theatre, library, courtyard and some classrooms at our New Westminster campus. Stop by the Library or the Main Information Desk to get your login information.

Translink (Public Transit)

"Trip Planner Tell us where you're starting from and where you want to go and we'll find the best route to get you there. Trip Planner tells you how long your trip will take, if there are any transfers involved and how much it costs. We'll even show you if there's any walking required to get from one stop to another."

Parking is free of charge, although the lot may be full on occasion. Designated parking for disabled persons is located near both main entrances. Please park only in designated spaces, as illegally parked vehicles will be towed at the owner's expense by New Westminster Towing.

JIBC has an excellent on-site cafeteria at the New Westminster campus. The cafeteria offers "a delicious assortment of creative, scrumptious dishes at student-friendly prices," said the Georgia Straight, in the 2009 Best of Vancouver issue.

The cafeteria is open Monday through Friday, 7:00a.m.-4:00 p.m. (3:00 p.m. during summer months), and nutritious snacks and beverages are available during those times. Breakfast is served until 10:30 a.m. Lunch service begins at 11:00 a.m., and includes soups, hot entrees (vegetarian, Heart Smart), pre-made and made-to-order sandwiches, salad bar, sushi, etc. Lunch service ends at 1:30 p.m., but the soup and sandwich bar remains open until 2:00 p.m. Microwaves are provided for your use at the far end of the cafeteria. Vending machines for snack food items and beverages are located in the hallway near the gymnasium.

The fitness room is available for use by students between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. It is located close to the gymnasium in room AD135. To use this facility, you are required to sign out an access card at the Welcome Desk on the main floor. You will be asked to leave photo ID at the desk until you return the access card.

The fitness room is not staffed so please use the equipment appropriately, and with courtesy to others. Use the equipment at your own risk as JIBC is not responsible for personal injuries.

The Security Office is located next to the Information Desk in the Atrium on the main floor. A Security Guard is on site Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Security is an important issue at all times of the day and night. Please ensure the security of your valuables and personal possessions while on campus and always lock your vehicle. If you must leave the building after dark, you are encouraged to use the ‘buddy system’ and watch out for each other. We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the layout of the campus and the surrounding environment.

Report any problems to your Instructor or the Security Guard at 604.818.6922. The campus is patrolled after business hours.

Please be advised that in consideration for the health and safety of all members of the JIBC community, pets/animals are not permitted in Institute owned, leased or rented buildings or in Institute vehicles with the exception of animals that are serving as guides or aids to their owners (service guide dogs) and animals required for academic purposes.

All animals on Institute grounds must be properly restrained and under the care and control of their owner / guardian at all times. Owners/guardians must comply with all provincial and municipal by-laws pertaining to licensing and animal control.

If Security or Facilities Staff are alerted to a situation where a pet has been left in a vehicle, they will record information about the incident and contact the appropriate municipal Animal Services or Bylaw Enforcement department.

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